Social media is quickly becoming one of the best marketing tools for colleges. Not only is it effective for recruiting new students, but social networking also allows schools to engage with alumni, boosters, parents and current students. The target demographic of most colleges just happens to be the most engaged with social media. But doesRead the story …
School’s Not Out for Summer: Teachers Learn About Race and Ethnicity
June 22, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Teachers were the ones “getting schooled” this week at the University of Mississippi, learning about religion, urban problems and racial interactions. “Race and Ethnicity in the Modern South,” a one-week seminar for teachers hosted by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, or GLI, was conducted at the UM Center for theRead the story …
School of Journalism Awarded PRSA Silver Anvil Award of Excellence
June 21, 2012 by
… “Diversity Rocks!” earns national recognition for innovation and creativity The Meek School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi received a Silver Anvil Award of Excellence from the Public Relations Society of America during a recent ceremony in New York City. The Award of Excellence, which recognizes outstanding strategic public relationsRead the story …
Dragonflies, Fire Ants and Snakes, Oh My!
June 20, 2012 by
… Children have fun learning about nature at Ecology Day Camps OXFORD, Miss. – Catching dragonflies, learning about water conservation and enjoying nature’s wonders are all part of what area children experience at Ecology Day Camp. The camps are an educational and fun annual activity hosted by the University of Mississippi Field Station and theRead the story …
Governor Highlights Economic Successes with State’s Auto Manufacturers at UM Center
June 19, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Noting recent significant increases in jobs and tax collections, Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant said Monday that the state’s work force will continue to catch the eye of industries seeking to expand their operations. “Personal income of workers in Mississippi is up 3.6 percent and continues to rise,” Bryant said, speaking to membersRead the story …
Filmmakers Use ‘Visual Oral Histories’ to Tell the Stories of Mississippians
June 18, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – What do a potter, a banjo player and a reverend all have in common? They have all been featured on “Mississippi Stories,” the latest series produced by the University of Mississippi’s Media and Documentary Projects Center in association with the Center for the Study of Southern Culture. Created by producer-director Rex JonesRead the story …
Gov. Bryant to Address State’s Auto Manufacturers Monday at UM Center
June 14, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Gov. Phil Bryant is scheduled to address members of the Mississippi Automotive Manufacturers Association next week at the University of Mississippi. The address is part of a regular business meeting for MAMA, set for noon Monday (June 18) at the university’s Center for Manufacturing Excellence. “We are delighted that the governor willRead the story …
Rethinking Leadership: Fourth Principal Corps Cohort Begins Career-Changing Journey
June 13, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nine Mississippi teachers with aspirations of becoming K-12 leaders make up the fourth cohort of the Principal Corps at the University of Mississippi. The select group includes Lisa Attkisson and Ashley Bullock, both of Brandon, Cora Bunker of Hillsboro, Ore., Dave Miller of Los Angeles, LaMarcus Norman of Greenville, Emily Cooke SchulerRead the story …
High School Science, Math Teachers Learning How to Use High-Tech LIGO E-Lab in Workshop
June 12, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A select group of Mississippi high school teachers are learning how to use the same e-lab and laser interferometers used by University of Mississippi researchers in their on-going studies of gravitational waves and black holes. Five physics instructors participated in the two-day professional development workshop hosted by UM’s Department of Physics andRead the story …
Ninth Annual Oxford Shakespeare Festival Opens June 15
June 11, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – She loves him, he loves her not. She loves him, he loves her, now. William Shakespeare’s “All’s Well that Ends Well” kicks off the 2012 Oxford Shakespeare Festival at 7:30 p.m. Friday (June 15) in the Gertrude C. Ford Center at the University of Mississippi. This summer marks the ninth season forRead the story …